The Paradise-like Island
This tiny island of nearly 4 millions Hindus, surrounded by a sea of 180
millions Muslims, is just 2 kms from the eastern tip of Java. When the first
Dutch war-yacht pulled into Bali in the late 16th C., the whole crew immediately
jumped ship - it was heaven on earth. It took the captain 2 years to round up
his men before he could set sail back to Holland. Bali was really put on the map
back in 1930s when several popular documentaries were made about this paradise
like island.
Bali is like one big sculpture. every earthen is manicured and polished,
every field and niche is carving by hand. Once a geographic extension of Java,
Bali still resembles it, mountains and all, sharing much the same climate,
flora, and fauna as its mother island. There are few flat areas; hill and
mountains are every where.
KINTAMANI TOUR ....... (8 Hrs)
Passing Celuk, Mas, Ubud, Bedulu (an ancient monas-terial cave dated 11th AD),
Tampak Siring (a holy spring temple and presidential palace), and Kintamani. In
Kintamani enjoy spectacular view.
SANGEH-MENGWI-TANAH LOT ...... (5 hrs)
This tour covers firstly the monkey forest , impressive Taman Ayun temple at
Mengwi surrounded by a moat, and finally to the famous temple of Tanah Lot built
on a rock in a South Ocean beach.
BESAKIH TOUR ....... (8 hrs)
An impressive and majestic temple complex of Besakih which is also considered
the biggest, oldest, and most sacred one in Bali. On they way visit a former
Balinese court of justice of Kertagosa. Make a stop at Bukit Jambul with lush
countryside
TENGANAN TOUR ...... (8 hrs)
Visit bats cave temple and nearby salt making industry. Next proceed to Tenganan,
the ancient Balinese village where decentdant of the original Balinese people
still live with quaint customs and a unique culture. Here the famous Gringsing
woven cloth is made
BEDUGUL - SINGARAJA TOUR ...... (10 hrs)
Proceed to Bedugul, a refreshingly mountain resort in the hill, for beautiful
lake Beratan and interesting Uludanu lake temple. En route opportunities to
visit local flower and fruit market s. Next drive to Singaraja, former capital
of Bali in the northern part and natural harbour. On the way back visit Pupuhan
with its beautiful terraced rice fields
HALFDAY TREKKING SEBATU VILLAGE
By car to Bayad Village (next to Tampaksiring); start walking through
interesting panoramic natural view, crossing rivers with rice terraces, trees,
plants and traditional Balinese compounds. The trek finish after a 2-hour walk
at Sebatu Village in front of the village temple to reboard the car and transfer
you back to your hotel.
TOUR TO DANCE
A 3-hour trip to villages around Denpasar to enjoy majestic cultural dance
performances e.g. : Kecak or Legong
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